SEN Learning Support Assistant

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting compassionate, motivated, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to work within a variety of mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative education settings across Northumberland.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with additional needs, enabling them to engage in learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
Support learners with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and school staff
Support learners both within the classroom and during wider school activities

We Are Looking For

Candidates who:

Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, residential care, or support settings
Are patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach
Have a genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Can adapt to the varying needs of individual pupils
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
Previous SEN experience is highly advantageous
Graduates considering careers in education, psychology, social work, counselling, or therapy are encouraged to apply

What Empowering Learning Offers

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Long-term, short-term, and permanent positions available
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of educational settings throughout Northumberland

Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Ability to provide satisfactory professional references
Right to work in the UK

Safeguarding Statement

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references